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According to National Sexual Violence Research Center, 20% of women are sexually assaulted while in college. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Safety doesn’t happen by accident

Chris Nichols June 12, 2017

Move over pepper spray. A new type of technology is making its way in the world of safety on college campuses. Several tech companies are promoting new “safety devices,” intended to help campus...

Mayra Camairgo, 17, center, a Dallas high school student stands on the steps of Dallas City Hall with  friends as they protest new immigration laws in Dallas, Texas, Monday, March 27, 2006. (Jeffery Washington/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/KRT)

Ogden communities affirm responsibilities toward immigrants

Chris Nichols June 5, 2017

Amid national tensions toward travel bans and federal borders, members within the Ogden community are making formal and informal resolutions to support and provide aid to immigrants and refugees. Members...

Programs are offered to inmates to help reduce criminal recidivism rates, though programs lack availability and funding. (Victor / flickr)

Back behind bars: Recidivism in Utah

Chris Nichols April 19, 2017

“Educated people are less likely to commit crimes,” said Jonathan Wride, an employee at the Ogden County Jail who works in the GED program. Wride commented on the barriers in between incarcerated...

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Student loans: Make it quick and painless

Chris Nichols April 14, 2017

Many students who complete their college education would not have been able to do so without the help of financial aid provided through student loans. Yet, after graduation, paying off student loans can...

Students are covered in colored chalk following Colorfest at the Davis Campus on March 30. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Shed a tear for another year: WSUSA year in review

Chris Nichols April 14, 2017

The Weber State University Student Association hosted several different activities and events throughout the year that demonstrated their desire to unite students and improve current programs.“It’s...

Students are covered in colored chalk following Colorfest at the Davis Campus on March 30. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Otro año ha pasado: un repaso del año de WSUSA

Chris Nichols April 13, 2017

El Weber State University Student Association organizó varias actividades y eventos durante el año que demostró el deseo que tenían de unir a los estudiantes y mejorar los programas...

Incoming Senate President Parker Hughes accepts his new gavel. (Chris Nichols / The Signpost)

WSUSA Senate passes the baton to next year’s group

Chris Nichols April 11, 2017

The Weber State University Student Association Senate held its last official meeting for the 2016–2017 academic year on April 10. The overall senate meeting was broken up into two separate sessions:...

Middle East editor for Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni spoke at Weber State University about the Syrian conflict on April 4. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Editora de Newsweek habla de Syria

Chris Nichols April 7, 2017

El 4 de abril, la editora de la revista Newsweek, Janine di Giovanni, habló en Weber State University sobre la tragedia y los horrores del actual conflicto serio del cual fue testigo mientras informaba...

April 4, Middle East editor for Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni spoke at Weber State University  about the Syrian conflict. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Middle East Newsweek editor spotlights Syrian plight

Chris Nichols April 6, 2017

Middle East Editor of Newsweek Magazine, Janine di Giovanni, spoke at Weber State University on April 4 about the tragic realities of the present Syrian conflict that she witnessed while reporting on location. di...

Record Store Day, coming April 22, is an anticipated day for music fanatics. (Source: Paul Hudson / flickr)

Drop the needle on Record Store Day

Chris Nichols April 4, 2017

Once a year, lovers of music in its most tactile form — vinyl records — flock to different independent music stores all over the United States for the now-popular event known as Record Store...

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WSUSA senado aprueba proyectos de ley para reafirmar sus deberes

Chris Nichols March 30, 2017

El Student Association Senate de Weber State University (WSUSA, senado de asociación del estudiante) se reunió el 27 de marzo y aprobó dos proyectos de ley que ayudarán a los miembros...

WSUSA Senate approves two bills, discussed in their meeting on March 27. (Source: SketchPort)

WSUSA Senate passes bills to reaffirm duties

Chris Nichols March 28, 2017

The Weber State University Student Association Senate met on March 27 and approved two bills that will help the Senate members in being more aware of their responsibilities.Both bills were sponsored by...

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